{"id":1408,"date":"2020-10-17T10:32:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-17T05:02:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?p=1408"},"modified":"2025-11-27T13:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:02:31","slug":"hard-bristle-vs-soft-bristle-toothbrush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/hard-bristle-vs-soft-bristle-toothbrush\/","title":{"rendered":"Hard or Soft; Your Toothbrush Choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toothbrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toothbrush<\/a>\u00a0has evolved because whereas over the years from the twigs and now to\u00a0electronic toothbrush\u00a0available in the market.These bristles today most commonly made up of\u00a0nylon\u00a0(synthetic).\u00a0Effective plaque control should be the main aim when determining the type\u00a0of toothbrush.\u00a0Soft bristles toothbrush because recommended in children to reduce the chances of gingival tissue trauma.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Mi_M5dEL6B4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soft toothbrush also recommended after dental surgery<\/a>, those having sensitive teeth, carious teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #fffffa; background-color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=owoEczzhCq4&amp;t=75s<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Treat your password like your toothbrush. Don&#8217;t let anybody else use it, and get a new one every six months.<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toothbrush comes in different sizes, shapes, length and therefore hardness.\u00a0According to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/American_Dental_Association\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American\u00a0Dental Association<\/a>, various diameter of bristles available are:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Soft:0.2 mm diameter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Medium: 0.3 mm diameter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hard: 0.4 mm diameter\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-difference-between-hard-or-soft-toothbrush\" class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\">Difference between Hard or Soft Toothbrush?<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toothbrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toothbrush<\/a>\u00a0has evolved because whereas over the years from the twigs and now to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/?s=electronic+toothbrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electronic toothbrush<\/a>\u00a0available in the market. These bristles today most commonly made up of\u00a0nylon\u00a0(synthetic).\u00a0Effective plaque control should be the main aim when determining the type\u00a0of toothbrush.\u00a0Soft bristles toothbrush because recommended in children to reduce the chances of gingival tissue trauma.\u00a0Soft toothbrush also recommended after dental surgery, those having sensitive teeth, carious teeth.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"3804\" class=\"wp-image-3804\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Oct-16-1-2-900x900.jpg\" alt=\"chew stick brush\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"4433\" class=\"wp-image-4433\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-4-900x900.jpg\" alt=\"old age toothbrush\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"4435\" class=\"wp-image-4435\" src=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Oct-16-1-6-900x900.jpg\" alt=\"bristles\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\r\n\r\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Evolution of toothbrush.<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #fffffa; background-color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hard-bristles\">Hard Bristles!<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hard bristle toothbrush\u00a0are more efficient in removing plaque than soft bristles toothbrush as they are stiffer and do not bend and exert more pressure which cause wear of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tooth_enamel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tooth enamel<\/a>\u00a0and injury to the gums. It causes\u00a0abrasion,\u00a0erosion\u00a0like\u00a0tooth defects\u00a0which in turn will cause therefore sensitivity of the tooth. They do not extend easily\u00a0to\u00a0difficult areas like the\u00a0inter proximal\u00a0surfaces.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These may not be recommended in patients already having\u00a0abrasion,\u00a0erosions,\u00a0sensitive teeth,\u00a0carious teeth,\u00a0old age patients.\u00a0Soft to medium bristle\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Toothbrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toothbrushes<\/a>\u00a0preferred\u00a0according to specific oral care needs.\u00a0Toothbrush should be changed every 6 months to avoid fraying away off the bristles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aoK9HO5e6hY<\/div>\r\n<figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/chiragchamria.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Chamria<\/a> explains all that you need to know about tooth brushes and how to correctly and effectively use it, even in cases where one has braces.<\/strong><\/figcaption>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-7d812b4c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #fffffa; background-color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"tel:+919820446633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Call Now<\/a><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-radius: 2px; color: #ba0c49;\" href=\"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/enquiry5\/?utm_source=blogs&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=5%20foods%20that%20make%20your%20kids%20teeth%20stronger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get In Touch<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 id=\"h-important-of-using-the-choosing-the-right-toothpaste-with-toothbrush\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong>Important of using the choosing the right toothpaste with toothbrush.<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-royal-dental-clinics-blog wp-block-embed-royal-dental-clinics-blog\">\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/myths-facts-about-fluoride-toothpaste\/<\/div>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wp-block-qubely-map qubely-block-0db544\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Royal%20Dental%20Clinic%20%7C%20Same%20Day%20Dental%20Implant%20%26%20Cosmetic%20Treatment%2C%20Kandivali%20Thakur%20Complex%2C%20V%20Mall%2C%20Western%20Express%20Hwy%2C%20Kandivali%20East%2C%20Mumbai%2C%20Maharashtra%20400101&amp;t=&amp;z=16&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;iwloc=&amp;output=embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"350px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toothbrush\u00a0has evolved because whereas over the years from the twigs and now to\u00a0electronic toothbrush\u00a0available in the market.These bristles today most commonly made up of\u00a0nylon\u00a0(synthetic).\u00a0Effective plaque control should be the main aim when determining the type\u00a0of toothbrush.\u00a0Soft bristles toothbrush because recommended in children to reduce the chances of gingival tissue trauma.\u00a0Soft toothbrush also recommended after dental surgery, those having sensitive teeth, carious teeth. Toothbrush comes in different sizes, shapes, length and therefore hardness.\u00a0According to\u00a0American\u00a0Dental Association, various diameter of bristles available are:\u00a0\u00a0 Soft:0.2 mm diameter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Medium: 0.3 mm diameter\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Hard: 0.4 mm diameter\u00a0 Difference between Hard or Soft Toothbrush? Toothbrush\u00a0has evolved because [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7882,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[707,694],"tags":[347,348,339,346,337,343,345,185,286,341,338,344],"class_list":["post-1408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-preventive-dentistry","category-save-natural-teeth","tag-abrasion-erosion-defects","tag-carious-teeth","tag-electronic-toothbrushes","tag-gingival-tissue-trauma","tag-hard-bristle","tag-length","tag-nylon","tag-patients","tag-sensitivity","tag-shapes","tag-soft-bristle-toothbrush","tag-toothbrush-bristles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1408"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":66574,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1408\/revisions\/66574"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/royalimplant.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}